Washington, DC – Today, Equality PAC announced its endorsement of Congressman Dan Goldman for New York’s 10th Congressional District. Goldman was first elected to Congress in 2022 and is seeking a third term in the House of Representatives.
“As the Trump administration ramps up its attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans, we need fighters in Congress who will stop at nothing to defend their rights. That’s why we are proud to endorse Congressman Dan Goldman for re-election,” said Equality PAC. “Throughout his time in office, Rep. Goldman has been a relentless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community — from championing critical legislation to always speaking up and fighting back against hate and intolerance. Let’s send Rep. Goldman back to Washington to continue being the ally and representative that LGBTQ+ Americans need and deserve.”
“Since day one, I have been a champion for the LGBTQ+ community in New York and across the country, and that will never change,” said Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10). “As the Trump administration continues its homophobic and transphobic attacks, I am proud to be leading the fight in Congress to defend the rights of all LGBTQ+ Americans. Representing New York’s 10th Congressional District — home to the Stonewall Inn, the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement — is a privilege that I do not take lightly, and I’m incredibly proud to have the support of Equality PAC as I run for re-election to continue advocating for my friends and neighbors in the LGBTQ+ community.”
Congressman Dan Goldman is a former federal prosecutor and lifelong advocate for civil rights and working families who represents New York’s 10th Congressional District. He’s running for re-election to get justice for vulnerable New Yorkers, tackle corruption and wealth inequality, and defend our democracy against authoritarianism.
Dan has spent his entire career as a public servant holding powerful people accountable, including as lead counsel of the first impeachment of Donald Trump and from his seat on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees. While in office, Dan has been a creative, aggressive, and unyielding progressive fighter.
Dan believes discrimination anywhere is a threat to civil rights everywhere. In a district home to a large, vibrant LGBTQ+ community and the Stonewall Inn, the birthplace of the gay rights movement, Dan is a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and an advocate for enshrining LGBTQ+ protections in law. Dan lives in Battery Park City and spends his spare time raising his five children and rooting for the Knicks and the Liberty.
Goldman will compete in New York’s June 23rd Democratic primary. To learn more about his campaign, visit his website here.
Equality PAC’s primary mission is simple: to elect more LGBTQ+ persons to Congress — individuals who will have a seat at the table, impact the debate, and humanize the LGBTQ community’s concerns. Beyond this goal, Equality PAC also supports strong LGBTQ community allies who will proudly and unapologetically stand with us in the fight to pass the Equality Act and equal protection under our nation’s laws. All funds that Equality PAC raises are directed to re-elect and expand our small – but mighty – LGBTQ caucus and to elect a pro-Equality Majority in the House of Representatives.
Today, Equality PAC remains the only identity PAC that financially supports every Frontline Member and Red2Blue candidate because we know that without pro-Equality majorities, the progress our community has made and the civil rights and equal protections we have fought so hard for – and are still fighting for every day – remain in jeopardy.
In the short time that Equality PAC has existed, it has played an unmatched role in making history for the LGBTQ community, electing LGBTQ leaders at the federal level such as current House Members Sharice Davis (Kansas); Ritchie Torres (New York); Becca Balint (Vermont); Robert Garcia (California); Eric Sorensen (Illinois); Angie Craig (Minnesota); and Chris Pappas (New Hampshire).
And in the most recent elections, Equality PAC notched three huge historic wins: in TX-32 with Julie Johnson who made history as the first openly LGBTQ person ever elected to Congress from Texas or the South; in WA-06 with Emily Randall who made history as the first ever queer Latina elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ Member from Washington state; and with DE state Senator Sarah McBride in DE-AL as the first trans person ever elected to Congress.
With their elections, we have DOUBLED the number of LGBTQ women in the House from 3 to 6. And for the first time ever – there is parity within the LGBTQ caucus with 6 women and 6 men serving together in the House. This is an incredible accomplishment. On top of this, 5 of the 12 LGBTQ persons serving right now in the House are persons of color. These are incredible accomplishments for our community and its representation in Congress
Equality PAC has grown exponentially since its founding by Congressman Mark Takano and former Congressman (now Governor) Jared Polis in 2014 – when we raised $32,000 from some very loyal and trusting friends who took a chance on us and the experiment we were at the time. Today, we are extraordinarily grateful to have deeply committed and generous supporters in all 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico – and throughout the grassroots, labor, and business communities.
In total, during the 2023-24 election cycle, we raised and spent an impressive $23.4m for Equality PAC and direct contributions for our endorsed Members and candidates, state Party funds, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), and independent expenditure efforts. As we look to the 2026 election and possible opportunities – particularly in potential open House and Senate seat races – we anticipate making even more history and growing the LGBTQ House Caucus deeper into double digits and electing at least two new LGBTQ Senators.